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Papillon

7.320172h 14m15MovieAdventureCrimeDrama

Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, where he forges a strong friendship with Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who needs his protection.

DirectorMichael Noer
WriterAaron Guzikowski
ProducersYan Fisher-Romanovsky·Ram Bergman

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Cast · Directed by Michael Noer

CHCharlie Hunnam
Charlie Hunnam
Henri 'Papillon' Charrière
RMRami Malek
Rami Malek
Louis Dega
CFChristopher Fairbank
Christopher Fairbank
Jean Castili
EHEve Hewson
Eve Hewson
Nennete
MSMichael Socha
Michael Socha
Julot
BVBrian Vernel
Brian Vernel
Guittou
NANicholas Asbury
Nicholas Asbury
Commandant
LPLouisa Pili
Louisa Pili
Clara
ACAntonio de la Cruz
Antonio de la Cruz
Tribouillard
AFAndre Flynn
Andre Flynn
Galgani
YWYorick van Wageningen
Yorick van Wageningen
Warden Barrot
NKNikola Kent
Nikola Kent
Deputy Warden Brioulet

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Papillon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Papillon?

Papillon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Papillon on Netflix?

No, Papillon is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is Papillon on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Papillon is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Papillon for free?

Papillon is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Plex in United Kingdom.

Is Papillon based on a true story?

Yes — Papillon is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).